Little Fatra (Malá Fatra), tourist attractions

Dino Adventure Park is located in Terchova in a pine grove next to the Vrsky Guest House. You can find there a variety of adrenaline attractions suitable for children but also for adults. The most prominent part of the area includes one of the most interesting children's rope park in Slovakia and of course the permanent exhibition of moving and static sculptures of giant dinosaurs. Opening hours May, June - weekends and holidays: 10:00 - 18: 00 July, August - open daily 10:00 - 18:00 September, October - weekends and holidays: 10:00 - 18:00 Price list Rope Park (persons...

The romantic ruins of the Strečno castle dominate above the ribbon of the river Váh as the symbol of feudal powers on the middle part of the river Váh. Although being in ruins already for three centuries, its preserved architecture is proof of development of mediaeval fortress from the period of Gothic until the period of Baroque. Although the history of the castle began only in the middle of the 14th century, the first inhabitants came here far earlier – the archaeological findings proved the settlement of the castle hill already in the earlier Bronze Age. The explicit written proof about...

The Renaissance mansion in Turčianska Štiavnička was built in the second half of the 16th century, modified in the Baroque-Classicist style. At the beginning of the 1990s, extensive reconstruction began, but it has not yet been completed. At present, the manor house is not accessible to the public and is gradually deteriorating. The mansion also includes an extensive English park with a winter garden, lakes and rare trees. The park, which continuously grows into the surrounding forests, keeps the village and is open to the public. Visitors can see almost 400 tree species from all over the world....

The National Cemetery in Martin, Slovakia is the final resting place of many important personalities of Slovak history. The list includes writers, poets, national activists, pedagogues, etc. The reason why Martin was selected as the site for the National Cemetery was its role as the center of Slovak culture during the years of formation of the Slovak nation (19th century).

A cruise on the river Váh will introduce you to a number of cultural, historical, natural and technical attractions, which provides seven kilometers of navigable section of the surroundings of Strečno. You will be informed about interesting facts in the expert commentary by the boat leaders - sailors in folk costumes. Beginning of rafting is at Pltisku Barierova, 7 km from Strečno - direction Martin. An interesting complementary program is available to diversify and make rafting more pleasant. The rafting season is from 1 April to 31 October and there are 10 rafts available, each with a capacity...

Ranch Stará Teheleň is located in the village Sučany, 350m from the main road E50, 4 km from Martin. The area is enriched with horses, which is the possibility of riding in the summer months. The large and spacious ranch area features a stylish and cosily furnished restaurant, a small farm with pets, playground (trampoline, slides, swings, sandbox, lodge, children's seating), multifunctional playgrounds with lighting and a beach volleyball court.

The lookout tower on the Špicák hill near Strečno stands at an altitude of 620 m above sea level. It was built in the fall of 2017. The lookout tower with a height of over 8 meters is made entirely of wood. From the lookout tower you will have a panoramic view of the Žilina Basin, the ridge of the Little Fatra, part of the Kysucká Highlands and the Strážovské hills. The uniqueness of the lookout tower is that you can see 4 surrounding castles - Strečno, Old Castle, Budatín Castle and Lietavský Castle. You can get to the lookout tower by following the yellow tourist sign, which starts...

Ski resort Malá Lučivná is situated in the valley of Mala Fatra National Park, near the village Párnica towards on the village Zázrivá. From the centre of Dolny Kubin it is 13 km away. The ski area is set in the beautiful natural environment by the stream Zázrivka. The resort offers ski slopes of different difficulty, so the area is suitable for demanding skiers as well as beginners. For advanced skiers there is a black trail, which is the steepest slope in Slovakia. For children there are two blue trails with a length of 550 m and 150 m. Ski slopes are covered with artificial snow (2100...